EDC Chairman Optimistic Heading Into 2013

Economic Development Committee working with Planning Board and Community Development office to attract new businesses to Tewksbury.

By all measurements, 2012 was a good year for Tewksbury business and industry. In addition to new local businesses opening up, there was also positive movement on the corporate front with companies moving to town, such as Thermo Fisher and Cambridge Isotope Laboratories. Economic Development Committee Chairman David Plunkett says he is optimistic about the direction the town is heading entering 2013. "During this (national) economic downturn, I think that can be an opportunity to position the town where we can expand the tax base and create jobs," said Plunkett. "I think you are seeing some of those results." Community Development Director Steve Sadwick said three additional companies are either opening locations in Tewksbury or are …

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Richard Menard

10:48 am on Tuesday, January 8, 2013

I think that is great that we have 3 places expanding in addition to the two others. I also think that is great that they are all on the highway where industry should be. Wish that more than 4 employees were there but with a tax rate 1/3rd higher than Chelmsford I'm happy they didn't head up the road! I agree with BK and will work diligently as your selectman to make South Tewksbury a place where…   more ›

AutoFair Automotive Buys Nissan Of Tewksbury From Ira Group

Dealership will now be known as AutoFair Nissan of Tewksbury.

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by Auto Fair Auto Group.) AutoFair Automotive Group announces the acquisition of Nissan of Tewksbury.  The facility located on 623 Main Street in Tewksbury, MA is now operating as AutoFair Nissan of Tewksbury.  The Nissan location currently has 25 employees.  AutoFair Automotive Group CEO Andy Crews says plans are underway to grow and update the facility and add up to 20 more employees.  “We are excited to be operating in the greater Tewksbury-Chelmsford market and we look forward to improving on the customer experience there in all aspects of shopping for a new Nissan and receiving the kind of customer service AutoFair is known for,” said Crews.  “We are pleased to add this location …

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Wilmington Company Purchases Tewksbury Industrial Building For $1,625,000

Commercial flooring contractor Floorcraft plans to relocate its operation from Wilmington to Tewksbury by early 2013.

Tewksbury's economic development took another step forward with the announcement that Wilmington-based Floorcraft planned to relocate to Tewksbury by early 2013. On Aug. 20, Floorcraft owners Bob Landini and Tracy Venuti finalized a deal to purchase an industrial building at 19 Barker Road for $1,625,000. The seller was Flauto Realty Trust, Theodore C. Chen, Trustee. The 32,160-square-foot building sits on a three-acre lot and is divided into two commercial spaces. One space is occupied by Beacon Electrical Wholesalers, who will stay on as a tenant. Floorcraft will move into the adjacent 17,500 square-foot space, which has been vacant for several years. The new space is offers more than twice the square footage as Floorcraft's present …

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Video Tours Of Homes For Sale In Tewksbury

If you can't make it to an open house, this is a great way to check out the homes of your dreams.

Shopping for a home but you can't make it to the open houses this weekend? Then you need to check out these video tours of homes presently on the market in Tewksbury. 2 Phillips Road, Tewksbury 89 Heritage Drive, Tewksbury 115 French St., Tewksbury 37 Grasshopper Lane, Tewksbury

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Homes For Sale In Tewksbury With Open Houses This Weekend

Keep track of the ever-changing real estate market in Tewksbury.

Are you a realtor and want your listing featured? Add your photo and information to our gallery of homes holding open houses this weekend. And be sure to check out our new Real Estate section featuring recently sold homes, homes on the market, video home tours, real estate features and an interactive home listing map. Click here.  

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Tewksbury's Metro Sign Honored By Inc. Magazine

Local business makes the list of top manufacturing companies in America.

Metro Sign and Awning, which has made Inc. magazine's list of Top 5000 manufacturing companies in the nation for the third straight year. Metro Sign ranked No. 4879 on the list. The company, located at 170 Lorum St., has 20 employees, according to the latest figures. The builds customed awnings and signs for businesses.

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Tewksbury Jobless Rate Dips Sharply In 12 Months

Nearly 300 fewer residents are without work than a year ago.

The economic climate in Tewksbury continues to improve, though likely not as quickly as some might like. According to figures release this week by the State Department of Employment and Training, unemployment in Tewksbury was at 5.4 for May. That's down from 5.5 percent in April and down considerably from 7.1 percent in May 2011. In terms of hard numbers, Tewksbury's overall workforce is 16,555 (up from 16,499 a year ago.) Of that total, 895 are unemployed. That's down from 907 in April and down from 1,164 in May 2011. Statewide, unemployment is at 5.8 percent for May. That's down slightly from 5.9 percent in April and down considerably from 7.1 percent in May 2011. According to the DET report, the Greater Lowell Labor Market posted some …

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PHOTOS: Walmart Celebrates Expansion With Grand Re-Opening

Store now offers full grocery section as a Super Walmart.

It was a long time in the planning and execution but Walmart's Tewksbury location, 333 Main St.,  is now officially a Super Walmart, complete with full grocery section and other expanded offerings. The store celebrated with a Grand Re-opening last week. Among those in attendance at the event was Selectman Doug Sears and state Rep. Paul Adams. Danielle Bergeron, president and CEO of the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, provided the attached photos.

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Food For Thought

Strange But True Tales From The Restaurant Vault

Food columnist Bob Leo shares some amusing anecdotes from the world of restaurant management.

They say that truth is stranger than fiction. Whoever they are couldn't be more right. A few nights ago some of my restaurant buddies threw a card game. Now these guys are all restaurant rats and between the six of us, we've amassed close to 150 years in the business. At one point or another most of us have worked with each other here or there. We seldom get together but when we do the stories flow faster than the beer. This one's a classic. My friend Smiley manages a busy seafood and roast beef restaurant on Rt. 1 in Saugus.  A few weeks ago a very attractive young woman came in and ordered a crab salad roll with fries and a large roast beef, plain with no bun. That's exactly what she got. As she was sitting at her table eating her …

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Top 10 Newsmakers For 2011

A look at 10 people/groups that made headlines and had people talking throughout the last year.

2011 was a busy news year and here are 10 people/groups that made headlines. John Lyons: The director of the Community Services office for the Tewksbury Public Schools took on a huge responsibility when his office took over running many of the programs formerly offered by the defunct Parks and Recreation Department. Not only was the transition successful, some programs were able to expand the services previously offered. Corey Starliper: The freelance writer, amateur code-breaker and true crime enthusiast made headlines over the summer when he claimed to have cracked the legendary code of the Zodiac Killer. Some embraced his claim while others dismissed it but he had people taking around the globe. Nancy Reed: You can’t blame Nancy Reed if…

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